Happy Monday!
We
discussed the important launch last week. Graduate students hitting the real
practical world supported by the life experience of what the learned at the
school and overall from student life. They also carry the personal and social
responsibility to live up to the expectations of elders and society they belong
to.
Ok,
now since the decision and choice have been made on the very career launch,
there are few things these students must embrace and practice in work life. I
indicated few of them in our last blog. The
communication, team work, attitude, hard work, problem solving, logical
thinking, solution based approach etc.
Excited? Please stick me.
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Let
us discuss some of them in detail here.
Communication: This is going to be one of the major success
factors, to communicate properly and continuously. What goes in your mind is
not known to others at work especially when you are new in the team. Pros or
Cons, Forward or backward, question or answer – Please do communicate and share
the thoughts on work regularly.
Team work, hard
work and Attitude:
These are self-explanatory and enough is
learned over the years. It is relevant to get aligned with the work environment
and culture – this varies from company to company, organization to
organization. Developing a positive
attitude would make an approachable person for colleagues and this goes long
way in your growth.
Time management: Leadership Guru
Stephen Covey has said “To be successful, you must live from your imagination”.
“First things first”. There is always
going to be challenging tasks in your plate – something important for you and the
organization. Pick up the tasks which are important on a balanced analysis
basis and prioritize them. Have a tight work calendar and follow it. You will
end the word day by achieving tasks which are important for you, team and
organization. This will result in job satisfaction and achieving a meaningful
work day.
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| Career launch is golden time! |
Learning: Steve
Jobs said “Be hungry, be foolish” during his 2005 address to graduate students
at Stamford University. He is right in asking young
talents to be learners continuously. Not to judge or be over confident. There is always scope of learning every day
which can increase the quality and efficiency of your work.
Ownership and
Solution: Taking full
responsibility of the task and delivering it is well accepted by Managers
across the industries for many ages! There is less room for employees who
whimper, Complain and those who act like strangers to issues. Be result
oriented and aware of full responsibility always.
Effectiveness and
Efficiency: Most organizations
would like their employees to be efficient, that is doing the things right per
the written rules, policies and strategies. This is required when you look at
the big picture for the organization to achieve its goals thereby to achieve
individual’s goals too. However, there
are instances when organization calls out to employees to provide suggestions
and ideas for a critical issue or to identify new opportunities. This is
effectiveness. Please utilize all such opportunities to prove your mettle.
Measurement: Have a method to measure your progress by yourself. Take
feedbacks and comments from colleagues. Ask your boss informally what he or she
thought of your work in last few weeks, months and so on. Use this information
for your analysis and see what you come up with and areas you need improvement.
This measurement will help you stay ahead of the curve and competition.
